Roy D. Blunt, born January 10, 1950 (age 66), is a junior Republican United States Senator from Missouri, having defeated State Secretary of State Robin Carnahan by a 54%-41% margin. Previously he served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district and was House Republican whip from 2003-2009. He briefly served as House Majority Leader.
Blunt is the father of former Missouri GovernorMatt Blunt.